
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Reid Hoffman, Tom Bilyeu and Codie Sanchez. Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business or simply wanting to expand your sales and marketing skills, each episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit in life. If you want the motivation to level up your entrepreneurship game and work hard - while still prioritizing your mental and physical health - then Listen, Learn and Profit with Young and Profiting Podcast!
Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 6min
Adam Posner: Land The Job | E131
This week on YAP, we are chatting with Adam Posner, expert recruiter, podcast host, and Founder of NHP Talent: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process, and operations. Adam is also the host of the popular podcast, #ThePOZcast - which showcases experts from the world of Talent and HR to help listeners harness their inner tenacity to drive their careers forward.Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the advertising and marketing industry. He led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and VaynerMedia. Adam is truly a power connector - identifying opportunities, synergies, and connecting the dots.In this episode, we talk about Adam’s career journey, his experience at Vaynermedia, and the advice Gary Vaynerchuk gave him on the day he got fired. We’ll also discuss Adam’s transition to recruiting, what recruiters look for in a resume, the best advice for interviews, and why you should never say “no.”If you’re looking to land a job or contemplating a major career transition, this episode will be right up your alley! Sponsored by - The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:28 - Collaboration Versus Competition04:32 - How New York Has Shaped Adam07:07 - Adam’s Experience at Vaynermedia09:15 - Advice to Those Struggling in Their Job13:09 - Gary Vaynerchuk’s Advice to Adam 15:58 - Difference Between Recruiting and HR16:46 - How Adam Transitioned to Recruiting20:41 - What Recruiters Look For22:29 - How to Leverage LinkedIn In Your Job Search24:49 - Skillstacking27:29 - The Importance of Being Honest About Your Failures 29:36 - Good Resume Versus Bad Resume33:14 - Best Advice for Interviews34:12 - The Salary Conversation39:06 - When Adam Realized He Was Supposed to be an Entrepreneur41:36 - The PozCourse and Making Connections46:38 - Why You Should Never Say ‘No’48:38 - Adam’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode: Adam’s Website: https://www.nhptalentgroup.com/Adam’s Podcast, The Pozcast: https://thepozcast.com/

Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 1min
Replay: Hala on Millenial Investing with Robert Leonard
On today’s show, Hala Taha chats with Robert Leonard about her journey from a school dropout to a successful full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. They discuss what made her want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses; why she chose podcasting in particular; what the most effective strategies she has found for growing a podcast; how she is able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life, and much, much more! What You’ll Learn:
What made Hala drop out of school, and then decide to go back and finish her studies
When Hala realized that she wanted to start building side hustles and how she started a college blog business
What made Hala want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses and how she was able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life
Why Hala chose podcasting, how different it turned out to be from her expectations, and what the most effective strategies are that she has found for growing a podcast
How Hala was able to land high-profile guests like Matthew McConaughey and Seth Godin and what specific strategies or tactics she used to do so
All the different ways one can monetize a podcast and how a podcast can be an actual revenue-generating business
Where Hala’s business idea to own an agency focused on helping people with podcasting come from
What the most impactful thing Hala has learned from interviewing guests on her podcast
Why Hala chose to focus on LinkedIn, a business social network, to grow her business
How to deal with and overcome failure and rejection
How the Law of Attraction made an impact on Hala’s life and business
And much, much more!
Sponsored by - Siiz Flow - Head to siiz.life/yap for 50% off their Flow product James Allen - Use code YAP30 at JamesAllen.com for 30% off Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 5min
Jasmine Star: Stand Out On Social | E130
Step up your social media game!In this episode, we are talking with Jasmine Star, photographer, social media guru, and podcast host. Jasmine is a photographer and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love. Jasmine had the courage to drop out of law school to chase her dream of becoming a professional photographer with absolutely no experience in the field. While building a wildly successful wedding photography business, Jasmine honed impeccable social media skills and now runs multiple 7-figure businesses called Social Curator teaching entrepreneurs and creatives how to use Social Media to grow their brands.In today’s episode, we discuss Jasmine’s upbringing, her beginnings in photography, and how she began her social media journey. We’ll also talk about Jasmine’s top social media strategies, how to create a niche market, and her best hashtag and copywriting tips. If you’re a social media manager or business owner looking to level up your social strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by - This episode was live-streamed on LinkedIn through Restream. Join Restream and get 20% off lifetime discount https://try.restream.io/yap/ Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:10 - How Jasmine’s Upbringing Shaped Her03:19 - How Being a Twin Has Affected Jasmine05:11 - Jasmine’s Journey with Law School09:52 - Why Jasmine Shifted to Photography15:43 - How Jasmine’s Began Her Social Media Journey19:58 - The Logic of Creating a Niche Market24:29 - All About Hashtags28:17 - Top Tips for Social Media Copywriting 32:07 - Jasmine’s Approach to Social Media and Photography35:45 - The Most Important Thing a Social Media Manager Should Do37:17 - Where to Find Content When You’re Light on Material38:24 - Top Tips For Batching Content40:20 - Jasmine’s Opinion On Paid Instagram Growth Strategies43:33 - How to Turbo Charge Your Account49:36 - Jasmine’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Jasmine’s Website: https://jasminestar.com/Jasmine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestarSocial Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/

Sep 3, 2021 • 54min
YAPLive: Ask Hala Anything on Linkedin Live | Uncut Version
Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, what to expect for your first podcast launch, how to grow your following on multiple different platforms (hint: focus on one first), and what pitfalls to avoid when first starting your podcast! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 2min
Anthony Trucks: Transform Your Identity | E129
Looking to shift your mindset?In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives.Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic.In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child 11:38 - The Definition of Identity14:22 - The Shift Method16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life45:06 - How Anthony Forgives Mentioned In The Episode: Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/

Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 26min
YAPLive: Focus is the New Productivity with Nir Eyal and Ethan Kross on Clubhouse | Uncut Version
Join Hala for a live recorded Young and Profiting episode featuring Ethan Kross and Nir Eyal where they will share the secrets of getting a hold of your focus, increasing your productivity, and much more!**Meet the panel**Nir Eyal - Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Nir previously taught at Stanford, co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two bestselling books.Ethan Kross - Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan is also an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a bestselling author. Social Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 21min
Tiffani Bova: Growth Hacking Your Business | E128
In today’s episode, we are chatting with Tiffani Bova, global growth evangelist at Salesforce and global speaker. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Tiffani is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcastsTiffani has been named on the Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, CNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thoughts to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review.In this episode, we discuss Tiffani’s upbringing in Hawaii, how she got into business and her success in the corporate world. We’ll also talk about the challenges many people face with their business, how to retain and grow your customer base, and the power of partnering with other companies and partaking in cooperation. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:03:35 - How Growing Up In Hawaii Shaped Tiffani00:05:08 - Being a White Minority in Hawaii00:07:30 - Work/Life Balance00:09:29 - How Tiffani Got Into Business00:14:10 - Tiffani’s Opinion on Getting An MBA00:16:04 - How Tiffani Succeeded in Her Corporate Career00:22:55 - Why Tiffani Decided Not To Be An Entrepreneur00:26:23 - The Challenges People Have Growing Their Business00:29:38 - How To Grow Your Existing Customer Base00:36:23 - The Ways To Mitigate Churn00:39:28 - How to Keep Clients/Customers Happy00:33:23 - The Experience Equation00:48:50 - How To Grow Your Business With Products/Services00:53:26 - The Importance Of Storytelling In Business00:56:35 - How To Work With Other Companies + Competitors00:01:43 - Prioritizing Strategies to Use01:06:39 - Tiffani’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Tiffani’s Website: https://www.tiffanibova.com/Tiffani’s Book, GrowthIQ: https://www.tiffanibova.com/book/Tiffani’s Podcast, What’s Next: https://www.tiffanibova.com/whats-next-podcast/Tiffani’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanibovaTiffani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanibova/?hl=en

Aug 20, 2021 • 50min
YAPClassic: Be More Likeable and Nail Your First Impressions
Throwback all the way to episode ONE!Being good at first impressions, and in general being a more likeable person, can help you profit in life, because you'll always benefit from having people on your side. This episode features Dr. Jack Schafer, former FBI agent & author of "The Like Switch," as well as Dorie Clark, author of "Stand Out," and Duke University professor. Sponsored by - Setapp - Head over to setapp.com to try Setapp free for a week. James Allen - Use code YAP30 at JamesAllen.com for 30% off Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 15min
Dr. Meeta Singh: Sleep Habits for High Performance | E127
Get better sleep today!!In today’s episode, we are chatting with Dr. Meeta Singh, sleep medicine doctor and sleep performance consultant. Her principle philosophy is to cut through the hype and disinformation about sleep and provide an evidence-based guide to getting your sleep right.She has served as a consultant for multiple NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA teams. She has worked with college sports teams and large organizations, and CEO’s and other C-suite executives who are aiming for success in the global world. In her clinical practice, she is the service chief of sleep medicine, and section head and medical director at the Henry Ford sleep center in Michigan. She did her training in Psychiatry at the Mayo clinic and a sleep fellowship at the Henry Ford Hospital.In this episode, we talk about why Dr. Meeta became a sleep medicine doctor, the importance of sleep, and the real amount of sleep you should be getting. We’ll also discuss the effect sleep has on decision making, how to use caffeine the right way, understanding the difference between insomnia and sleep deprivation, and how to get rid of that habit of late-night overthinking. If you’ve been looking to level up your sleep habits, this is a must-listen! Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP Apostrophe. Go to apostrophe.com/yap and use code ‘YAP’ to save $15 off your dermatology visit! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:05 - Why Dr. Meeta is a Sleep Medicine Doctor07:27 - Sleep Disorders We Need To Know About09:22 - The Importance of Sleep12:47 - The Right Amount of Sleep You Should Get18:29 - Why Decision Making Gets Impacted When You Get Less Sleep21:27 - Do Athletes Need More Sleep?23:54 - Explanation of The Stages of Sleep28:33 - How To Drink Caffeine Effectively32:41 - What a Circadian Rhythm Is 36:28 - How To Align Your Work With Your Biological Clock42:17 - How To Understand If You’re A Night Owl/Early Bird46:07 - Meeta’s Opinion on Naps 50:02 - Insomnia vs. Sleep Deprivation 54:37 - What We Should Do When We Overthink59:49 - Dr. Meeta’s World Series Ring1:00:56 - Dr. Meeta’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Dr. Meeta’s Website: https://meetasinghmd.com/Dr. Meeta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetasinghmdDr. Meeta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletesleepmd/Dr. Meeta’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/meetasinghmd

Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
Replay: Hala on Badass Basic Bitch Podcast
Listen to Hala join Courtney and Brianna from the Basic Badass Bitches podcast as they talk about what it was like for Hala growing up, and how she got to be the CEO of a successful podcast marketing agency.Born and raised in New Jersey, Hala started her career at Hot97! After being fired and cut off three years into working for free, she used that experience to launch herself into success. But it didn’t come easy! The next 5 years, Hala saw ups and downs, being promised two MTV opportunities to only be taken away. Hala Taha is now the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $1M in revenue in its first year. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. She started Young and Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, and now has several high-profile clients and over 40 employees. Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, Linkedin marketing, side hustles, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Sponsored by - Setapp - Head over to setapp.com to try Setapp free for a week. The Jordan Harbinger Show - Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com